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October 10, 2013

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Learning business and life lessons at the Farm

By Harvey Mackay I’ve always been a city boy – I can’t even coax a weed to grow.

But I discovered a national treasure, practically in my own back yard, which makes me wish my thumbs were greener.

D o n n a Frantz’s greatest skill is not really the organic farming that has dominated her life for the last 16 years.

No, she is the poster child for living your dreams with energy and passion. At age 81, she is not about to stop learning and doing new things.

You read that right – age 81. Donna and her husband Leon had started a seasonal farmers market that eventually grew into a year-round florist and gift shop which they operated for 21 years. She really wanted a farm though, and looked for 19 years. A farmer finally asked her if she was still interested in buying, and told her he would sell the next year. “I’ve already waited 19 years,” she told him. “I can wait for one more.”

So at age 65, when most folks are seriously contemplating retirement, they moved to the farm – her “25 acres of gold.” I recently spent four hours as Donna proudly

showed me her farm. I even had a chance to ride on her tractor, a first for me. As long as she can physically work the farm and her mind stays sharp, there is no desire to retire.

“The soil around Waconia, Minnesota, is rich and black and perfect for my lifelong dream to grow and share these fabulous vegetables with people,” Donna says.

She is an organic gardener, and has been all her life. The produce is picked fresh daily, washed and brought into the lower level of their renovated and restored 1890s German bank barn, which houses her business, “At the Farm.” The stone walls keep the space very cool, even on the hottest days of summer.

Besides vegetables, she also sells seeds, herbs, flowers and vegetable plants.

Her five employees, whom she refers to as her “elves,” taste everything before they sell the crop – just to be sure it meets her standards.

But the most important commodity Donna dispenses is wisdom: farming advice to be sure, but also motivation, dedication, common sense, and living with passion.

Her mom and dad were farmers. Her mother told her never to be a farmer. “Mother had an A-plus work ethic,” Donna said.

“Dad was outgoing with a terrific sense of humor. Dad said never, never, never worry.

He just flew by the seat of his pants and had a let-it-flow attitude.”

To live her dream, she ignored her mother’s advice. She works every day –

Photo courtesy of Amanda Gahler, www.aphotographer.com seven days a week. She’s never had a vacation. Her vacation is on the farm. She doesn’t go anywhere else. She loves work and can’t believe she created this.

Every morning she gets on her tractor and travels around her farm and continually reminds herself that all this is beyond her wildest dreams. She reads self-help books – not for enjoyment – but to learn. She says you cannot learn enough in a lifetime.

I asked one of her employees to share Donna’s secret: “She’s always in the moment. She always wants to know what is going on in our lives and the lives of customers – success of kids, sickness, vacations, everything.” We do something similar at MackayMitchell Envelope Company with our Mackay 66 customer profile.

Then I asked Donna to prioritize what made her successful. Aside from her first answer, which is what every good farmer Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

FRI.-SUN., OCTOBER 11-13 • Special Services with Rev. Tennyson Fitch: Oct. 11-12 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. at Brighter Days Family Church, Burtrum.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 • 40th Annual Meatball Supper from 4-8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 4.

• Public Square Rosary at 12 noon on Main Street, Albany, near Seven Dolors.

• Public Square Rosary at 12 noon at St. Mary’s Church parking lot, Upsala.

SAT.-SUN., OCTOBER 12-13 • 4R Ranch Pumpkin Days from 1-4 p.m. See ad on page 9.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 • St. Columbkille Christian Women Annual Turkey Bingo Party starting at 1 p.m. at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, St. Wendel. See ad on page 3.

• Sacred Heart Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport. See ad on page 4.

• Holdingford Area Knights of Columbus Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna. See ad on page 4.

• 6th Annual Spud Fest from 4-8 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Upsala. See ad on page 9.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Com-

munity Center. See ad on page 4.

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the center.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 • Todd County Republicans Meet at 8 p.m., at the Church of Christ, Browerville.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 • Candidate Meet & Greet from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Community Center, Browerville.

• Swanville American Legion & Swanville VFW Bingo/Gun Raffle Party from 7-10 p.m. at the Swanville Park.

SAT.-SUN., OCTOBER 19-20 • 4R Ranch Pumpkin Days from 1-4 p.m. See ad on page 9.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 • Potato Pancake & Sausage Supper from 3-7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Church, Meire Grove.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 • Bingo at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Halloween Pot Luck/Bingo Party at 5:00 p.m. at the center.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • Sacred Heart School Annual Soup & Rummage Sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

• Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month.

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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Temperatures Date

10/2 10/3 10/4 10/5 10/6 10/7 10/8

High 68 54 55 54 57 65 77

Low 43 49 50 47 45 40 49

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High: 67 Low: 44

Weekend Weather Saturday

Sunday

Partly sunny.

High: 58 Low: 36

Partly sunny.

High: 59 Low: 40

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Birthday Open Houses

Anniversary Open House

There will be a 90th birthday open house for Ralph Johnson on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 2-4:00 p.m. at Word of Life Lutheran Church (one mile west of Upsala on Cty. 19).

There will be a program at 3:00 p.m.

All are welcome! Please join his wife and children to celebrate his 90 years.

Frances Graves

Deadline for Next Thursday’s Paper is Monday, Oct. 14.

A 95th birthday open house for Frances Graves is planned for Saturday, October 20th from 2-4:00 p.m., at Prairie View Manor, 601 Central Ave., Long Prairie.

No gifts please.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 would tell you, the rest of her advice is universal regardless of the business you’re in.

1. Soil. The soil smells good after it rains.

2. Quality of products. It’s important to not be too economical and don’t let the cost of your seed get in the way of quality. You must have good seed to be successful.

3. Research, research, research. If it’s a new seed, you test and test. You will never know how good it is until you grow it and try it.

4. Be good to your customers. Tell them when you don’t know.

5. Above all, you must be honest.

6. Stand behind your product. If someone gets a bad melon they can throw it away

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and get a new one.

Donna said, “I don’t care how many zeros you have in sales – from $1 million to $100 million – business concepts won’t change. It’s better than money when people like what you do.”

Mackay’s Moral: It’s never too late to plant the seeds of success.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

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You are invited to celebrate with them at an open house from 12:30-5:00 p.m. with dinner at 1:00 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

Hosting the celebration are the couple’s children and spouses: Mark and Chris Fischer, Monica and Dan Dingmann, Karla and Rich Wolter, Paul Fischer and Anthony Fischer.

John and Frances were married Oct. 26, 1963 at Seven Dolors Church, Albany.

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Steven R. Meagher

Obituaries Donald “Don” Ernest Warga F u n e r a l s e r v i c e s celebrating the life of Donald Ernest Warga, age 83 of Holdingford was held at 11 AM Monday, October 7, 2013 at the Community Country Church in Holdingford.

Pastor Gregg Valentine officiated and burial took place Tuesday afternoon at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Don died peacefully at the St. Cloud VA Hospital Thursday afternoon.

Donald was born March 4th 1930 to Michael and Elizabeth (Yencho) Warga on the farm in Holdingford. After graduating high school, Don served in the Army from 1952-1954. He married Betty Lou Klimmek on April 22, 1961 in St. Cloud. Don worked for Franklin in St. Cloud and also farmed until 1995. Don served as the Commander of the Holdingford Legion Post 211 for 10 years. He was currently serving as the Legion

Membership Director as well, a title he has held for over 15 years. Don also was the Township Treasurer for 27 years, a member of the Church Council for many years, a member of the 40 and 8, and a member of the Community Country Church of Holdingford.

Besides being very active in his community and church, Don’s greatest enjoyment in life was the time he got to spend with his friends, neighbors, and his family.

Don is survived by his wife Betty Lou Warga, Holdingford; his children Nance (Thomas) Kellen, St. Cloud; Carol (Randy) Bean, St. Cloud; Randy (Char) Warga, Albany; his five grandchildren Chelsea, Candace, Mallory, Aaron, and Brandon; his two great-grandchildren Dalton and Peyton; his siblings Raymond (Delores) Warga, Holdingford; Margaret Bachman, Maple Grove; his sisiter-in-laws Joan Warga, St. Cloud; Faye Biendara, San Diego; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Michael and Elizabeth Warga, his brothers Paul, Edward, Leonard, and William, and his sisters Ruth Warga and Mildred Underhill.

Arrangements were made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Holdingford.

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MEATBALL SUPPER Saturday, October 12, 2013 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Grey Eagle, Minnesota

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CHICKEN & HAM DINNER Sunday, Oct. 13 • 3:30-7:00 PM At the Pelican Lake Ballroom 1 Mile West of St. Anna • Take-Out Meals Available •

Proceeds are used to support the several charitable activities of the Council, including seminarian support and youth group activities.

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Steven R. Meagher, age 35, of Burtrum, died unexpectedly on October 2, 2013 at his home in Burtrum, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Interment will be at a later date at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Grey Eagle.

Steven Richard Meagher was born June 13, 1978 in Melrose, Minnesota to Richard and Colleen (Blais) Meagher.

He attended elementary school in Grey Eagle and high school in Swanville. He began working with his dad at Midwest Automatic Products in Melrose and currently was working at Polar Industries in Opole, Minnesota.

Lorraine M. Euteneuer The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Lorraine M. Euteneuer, age 89 will be 10:30 AM Thursday, October 10 at All Saints, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford.

Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Lorraine died Friday, October 4, 2013 at the St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud. There will be a visitation after 9:30 AM Thursday at the Miller-Carlin-Brenny Funeral Home in Holdingford.

Lorraine was born June 30, 1924 in Holdingford to Henry and Mary (Ricker) Euteneuer. She attended Holdingford High School. Lorraine was employed in Minneapolis for several years before she began her employment as a priests housekeeper. She served in Holdingford for several years before being employed by

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the Fr. Fred Kampsen for the next 40 years in the various parishes that he served during his priesthood in the St. Cloud Diocese. She served as a housekeeper, cook, bookkeeper, religious education teacher and receptionist.

Lorraine received the Bishops Medal of Merit in 1989 for her many years of dedicated service. She was a member St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford, the Daughters of Isabella, Legion of Mary and the Crosier Apostolate.

Lorraine is survived by her sisters and brothers, Veronica Frie, Albany; Ceta Williams, Middleville, MI; Agnes Karpinski, Little Falls; Mary Ann Posch, St. Cloud; Clara Pylka, Chaska; Eva (Dave) Lamb, Barnesville, Victor Euteneuer, Albany; Mel (Julie) Euteneuer, Little Falls, Sister-in-law, Marie Euteneuer Rudolph. St. Cloud; and brothers-in-law, Bill Dierickx, St. Claire Shores, MI and Ambrose Fautsch, Cool Rapids.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Roman, Elmer, Edwin and Urban Euteneuer; sisters, Marcella Dierickx, Erma Fautsch, and infant Leona.

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Steven enjoyed 4-wheeling, dirt biking, mudding with trucks, racing, snowmobiling, gambling, and hunting.

He loved spending time with his family, especially his daughter, Makayla. Steven loved playing practical jokes on people and anyone who knew him knows he could always get you with his prairie fires.

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Steven was preceded in death by his father, Richard Meagher; infant sister and brother, Debra Jo Meagher and Joseph Meagher; grandparents, James and Theresa Meagher and James and Rosalia Blais.

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Geraldine J. “Geri” Moening

Geraldine J. “Geri” Moening, age 68 of Melrose, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at her home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 12 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating.

Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Friday and from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose.

Parish prayers will be held at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

Geraldine Jean Korte was born April 23, 1945 in Melrose, Minnesota to Leander and Lillian (Kean) Korte. She graduated from Melrose High School in 1963. She was united in marriage to Ernest “Ernie” Moening on May 8, 1965 at the Church of St. Augustine in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Geri and Ernie lived in the Twin Cities for ten years before returning to Melrose in 1975.

She worked as a principal’s secretary at Melrose High School for 30 years until her retirement in 2008. Geri truly loved the kids from school.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose where she taught religion for 11 years. Geri enjoyed

baking and decorating cakes, scrapbooking, card making, crafting, reading, working crossword puzzles, and being a Cub Scout leader.

Survivors include her husband, Ernie Moening of Melrose; children, Chris (Renee) Moening of Elk River, Kelly (Ralph) Revermann of Melrose, John (Amy) Moening of Melrose, and Steven (Lisa) Moening of Sauk Centre; ten grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and eight stepgreat-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Jan (Bill) Burlet of Sauk Centre, Dennis (Beverlee) Korte of Omaha, Nebraska, Pearl Gamradt of Melrose, Duane (Jeane) Korte of Red Wing, Marion (Don) Schmitz of Foley, and Lidia (Terry) Stang of Foley; and sisters-in-law, LeEtta (Dolan) Benolken of Rosemount, Arlene (Charlie) Pflipsen of Birch Lake, LouAnn Brinkman of Grey Eagle, Roselyn (Jim) Matchinsky of Birch Lake, Barb (Bob) Pieper of Eden Prairie, Deb (Tom) Burg of Richmond, and Arlen Moening of Victoria; and brother-in-law, Harry Sundermann.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law, Al Gamradt, Ken Moening, and Ron Brinkman; sister-inlaw, Mary Sundermann; and nephews, Eric Schmitz and Bob Brinkman.

Serving as casket bearers will be Brock Markham, Alex Moening, Chase Moening, Cole Moening, Zachary Moening, and Austin Moening. Cross bearer will be Abby Moening and scripture bearer will be Alicia Moening. Gift bearers will be Benjamin Revermann and Cristen Field and lectors will be Holly Markham and Jordan Moening.

Holy Family School Service-A-Thon During this week of Oct. 7-11th, students & staff of Holy Family School in Albany have been taking part in a ServiceA-Thon. This year the theme is Fishing for Funds for Education. Jesus multiplied the 5 loaves and 2 fish to feed 5000. We are going to see how much we can multiply our pennies. Catholic Schools throughout the Diocese participate in an event, a walk-a-thon or work-a-thon to raise money for the general funds. For our event, the Service-A-Thon, each grade will be doing several service projects that will help individuals world wide as well as those of our community. As we are all aware, fundraising is a vital part of our school community.

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Grade 6 assisted at the food shelf by helping unload the food truck, & clean the cemetery with Kindergartners.

Grade 5 made decorations with the Assisted Living residents.

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Grade 2 played Bingo with the residents at Mercy Manor.

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Jennifer and Westley David of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their son, Henry James David, born Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 3:20 a.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Henry weighed 8 pounds and measured 20 ½ inches in length.

Welcoming Henry home are his big brothers Bailey, 15, and Noah, 13 and big sister Brooke, 7.

Grandparents are Peggy and Terry Gunion of Grey Eagle and Geri and Bill David of Ramsey. Great grandparents are Don Gunion of Alaska, Paul Ohmann of Pine City, Marie and Jerome Malkadonz of Elk River and Joan David of Florida.

Candidate meet and greet Come and socialize, hear what the candidates have to say, and ask your questions on Saturday, October 19, from 1-4:30 p.m., at the Community Center in Browerville.

Governor: Senator Dave Thompson, Com. Jeff Johnson, Rob Farnsworth, Speaker Kurt Zellers, Scott Honour.

U.S. Senate: Rep Jim Abeler, Com. Chris Dahlberg, Sen. Julianne Ortman, Mike McFadden.

State Auditor: Randy Gilbert.

Local Legislators: Rep Mark Anderson, Sen. Paul Gazelka.

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Community Snapshots

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The LPGE FFA Soils Judging Team placed first in the Regional Event held in Aitkin, MN on Sept. 26th. They had 3 individuals place in the top 10 individually. The team consisted of Brian Stans, Wade Reece, Megan Schultz, Nick Middendorf, Mitchell Tesch, and Jacob Dinkel. They will Compete at the State Convention in April.

The LPGE FFA Shooting Club competed in the FFA State Sporting Clay Shoot Held in Marshall, MN. Our team placed 4th out of 43 as a team and had 3 individuals in the top 20. Team members are Mitchell Hinnenkamp (11th), Jadon Buntjer, Tanner Gjerstad, Jordan Marcyes (5th) and Luke Mueller (17th). Congratulations!

The LPGE FFA competed in the Regional General Livestock contest Sept. 26th in Aitkin. It was a tough contest, with many very good teams. Our team placed 5th as a team and qualified for state competition in April. Team members are Craig Donabauer, Heather Becker, Jadon Buntjer (3rd Ind.), Luke Mueller, and Shyanne Johnson. Congratulations. Submitted by Curt Gjerstad.

The LPGE FFA Trap Teams competed in the state trap shoot on Sept 28th.

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Minnesota Through The Lens:

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, Should term life insurance be purchased based on your current earnings or future, projected earnings?

-Dan Dear Dan, I usually recommend people have 10 to 12 times their current annual income in a good, level term life insurance policy. However, if you have a solid reason to project your income jumping significantly in the near future, there’s nothing wrong with basing your amount of life insurance coverage on that figure—as long as you can afford it.

Now, when I say a solid reason, I’m not talking about having an attitude of, “I’m smart. So, I’m going to make tons more money soon.” That’s ego, not reason.

But if you’re in a residency finishing your medical degree, you can realistically look at making $40,000 to $50,000 for another year or two then making the jump to $200,000. That’s the kind of logical

thinking and planning I’m talking about.

In that scenario, a huge jump in income is almost assured. There’s nothing wrong with going ahead and getting more coverage.

The purpose of life insurance is to take care of your family if something unexpected should happen to you. You don’t want to go nuts and buy too much unnecessarily, but you should have enough to ensure that they’re well taken care of when you’re not around.

-Dave Dear Dave, My husband and I are debt-free except for our house. I’ve been having a discussion with a coworker over how much money to allow for fun in your budget. I think $100 for a bottle of wine is okay, but she says something like that is unreasonable. What do you think?

-Elizabeth Dear Elizabeth, It depends entirely on your financial situation. Paying $100 for a bottle of wine

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To submit a photo for Minnesota Through The Lens, email it in it’s original (large) size to htnews@meltel.net. is pretty dumb if you make only $20,000 a year. But what if you make $200,000 a year? Quit worrying and buy the wine!

When you have a great income-to-asset ratio—and you’re living debt-free, have control of your money, and are saving and investing for the future—that’s the time to relax and enjoy a few things.

You’ve got to take the whole picture into account. Otherwise, you’ll get caught up in the whole envy and jealousy thing.

I know a guy who makes $15 million a year, and recently he bought a $400,000 car. Now, I grew up in a small town in Tennessee. I can’t wrap my head around the idea of a $400,000 automobile. But as a ratio, that’s a very small part of his income. It would be like someone who makes $150,000 a year buying a $4,000 car.

That’s a good rule of thumb for determining if something constitutes an outrageous purchase. If it’s a big-enough percentage of your income to rock your world and mess with your finances, then you’re spending too much. But to say that a certain item is too expensive or an irresponsible purchase based on price alone, that’s kind of silly.

-Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Thought for Weighing options regarding water resources the week: The House Environment, Natural Resources, and Ag. Finance Committee was scheduled to hold public hearings on Monday and Tuesday of this week.

The main topic of discussion is expected to be the 500-page report issued earlier this summer by the Pollution Control Agency concerning nitrogen loading in the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. One of the assertions contained in the report is that production agriculture is responsible for a large percentage of the nitrogen in those two rivers. We all want to do our part to protect Minnesota’s valuable water resources, while using a common sense approach to any new regulations that may

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I will give a full report on those meetings in next week’s column.

I recently met with a group of Melrose residents concerned about the future of their lake. The 72-acre body is actually a reservoir caused by the dam in town that stretches across the Sauk River. The original dam dates back to the 1860s, when it was built to grind feed and to generate electricity. In the 1930s, the mill was replaced by a brewery that never actually produced any beer.

Since one of the functions of a dam is to slow the flow of water and hold it back to a certain level, the millpond or Melrose Lake has seen a gradual decrease in depth over the years because of the build-up of sediment. According to members of the Melrose Lake Improvement Association, the lake has also become impaired due to an increase in aquatic plant growth and algae.

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Constantine the Great is credited with being the originator of the Easter Parade. It began on the first Easter Sunday following his conversion. On that day, he ordered the members of his court to wear their finest garments to honor and celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

What will we wear for our Easter garments this year? New clothes covering an old nature? Costly garments hiding a deceitful heart? Changing our apparel will not change our attitudes or our actions.

When we walk with the Lord, He will make all things new from the inside out. He is able to change our old nature into one of His making, a deceitful heart into one devoted to loving Him and our stale thoughts into fresh new insights into the way He wants us to live.

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Association members would like to see the lake cleaned up and possibly even dredged out to increase the depth of the water. Such things as rain gardens, storm water retention ponds, and filter strips along drainage ditches further upstream are practices that could reduce nutrient run-off into the river and lake. Dredging, however, is a costly management tool that would need the approval of the DNR, which could be difficult to obtain. According to a DNR official, “one of the goals of the department is to limit the excavation of materials from the beds of public water in order to preserve the natural character of public waters and their shorelands.”

Members of the lake association are committed to improving the quality of the lake in their city. With the assistance of organizations like the Sauk River Watershed, the county environmental services office, the DNR, and, hopefully, financial help from the state, the quality of Melrose Lake will eventually get better.

This past Sunday I attended the 50th anniversary celebration of the Glenwood Retirement Village. The event was made even more special because it also included the ground-breaking for their new addition and renovation, construction of which is expected to begin yet this month.

Rep. Anderson can be contacted by email at rep.paul.anderson@house.mn or by phone at 651-296-4317. To receive email updates sign-up on his webpage at www. house.mn/13a.

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Letters to the Editor

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Would Jesus want you to have Healthcare?

By Debra Bellman, Grey Eagle Jesus was a healer. He healed people in exchange for room and board. That is, he accepted “payment in kind.” But he also healed the rich and poor alike. That is, he did not distinguish between who could and who could not pay. Jesus loved us all. How would we follow Jesus today?

In the United States, we try, through government, to provide healthcare to the poorest of the poor. Jesus would approve.

I know of people on welfare disability who go to a doctor for every little ache and pain. Would Jesus disapprove of this?

Really?

It seems unfair that many low-income people work hard and still cannot afford decent healthcare, while rich people can afford the finest healthcare in the world.

Do you compare yourself to the rich, or to the poor?

I know a working woman who goes without medicine for chronic conditions because she chooses to pay her heating bill. I know of a farmer who only went to a doctor after qualifying for Medicare. Being unused to doctors, he ignored the med-

icine prescribed for him, and died early of a stroke that might have been prevented.

My employer offers no healthcare policy. Having a preexisting condition, I was turned down for a health policy.

Thanks to the State of Minnesota, I can afford a policy that will cover a catastrophe only after I pay the first $10,000. This feels like having no healthcare at all. Under ObamaCare, people like me cannot be turned down for insurance, but it remains to be seen if I will find a policy any better than the one I have.

We have a hierarchy of healthcare in this country, and ObamaCare won’t fix this. The rich will still get the finest healthcare; the middle will get what the insurance companies allow; and the lower income people will still ration out their own care according to what they can afford. And Medicaid, the healthcare for the poor, has its limitations. People try to take the leap off of welfare so that they might afford a better insurance policy than Medicaid provides. But the U.S. Supreme Court killed the part of ObamaCare that would have forced each state to have a

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Minutes of the Aug. 5th meeting were read and approved on a motion by Ron Strassburg and seconded by Anna Payne.

Upon vote motion carried.

Finance report was given and approved on a motion by Kevin Wunderlich and seconded by Anna Payne. Upon vote motion carried. Checks number 7157 thru 7168 were approved for payment on a motion by Ron Strassburg and seconded by Kevin Wunderlich. Upon vote motion carried.

Under old business, the snow plow was discussed.

Sue Rotty requested a building permit to build on a screen porch. Motion was made by Ron Strassburg and seconded by Kevin Wunderlich to approve the permit. Motion carried.

2013-2014 levy for the city was worked on and accepted on a motion by Kevin Wunderlich and seconded by Anna Payne. Upon vote motion carried.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Anna Payne and seconded by Kevin Wunderlich. Motion carried.

These are unapproved minutes.

Dorothy Strassburg, City Clerk

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In other first world countries, healthcare is a right shared equally by each person. Every person with income contributes according to what they can afford. This is called taxation. People receive the same healthcare no matter what they can afford.

This is called decency, another word for Christianity’s Golden Rule.

Rich Republicans are scared silly that they might have to stand in line behind a poorer person to get healthcare. They feel they deserve whatever they can afford, which of course, is the best. Is anyone surprised that rich Republicans have brainwashed good Christian people into fearing universal healthcare?

The funny thing is, ObamaCare doesn’t even provide universal healthcare. Equal healthcare for everyone is a bleeding-heart liberal Christian idea that couldn’t pass Congress. ObamaCare is a program that will only even out the worst of the inequities we live with. We are still worshipping money in this country. When it comes to healthcare, we are not even trying yet to follow Jesus.

Letter to Editor

By Gene Waldorf, Grey Eagle Last week my wife and I received a notice that our Medicare Supplemental Insurance plan would not be offered in 2014.

I was surprised, because we were happy with our current plan and recalled President Obama assuring everyone that “if you like your current health care insurance plan, you can keep it.”

I called my insurance provider and asked if they had another comparable plan.

They responded that a new plan would have higher co-pay costs and the premiums would be nearly five times what we currently pay.

Welcome to the new Affordable Care Act!

Run For A Reason

Gather your friends, family or coworkers and run, walk or roll to support families facing the everyday challenge of living with cerebral palsy. United Cerebral Palsy’s Second Annual “Run For A Reason 5K and 1K” will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Westwood Church, 5719 Walnut Drive, St. Cloud.

Asics long-sleeve T-shirts to the first 200 registrants. For more information call Judy Moening 320-253-0765 or visit http://RunForAReason.zapevent.com.

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Trick or Treat Down Main Street Thursday, October 31st from 5-7:00 p.m.

If you are a business in the GE/Burtrum area and would like to participate, please contact Jill at Style-N-Go 320-285-7780 by Oct. 18th. d

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Senior Dining Menus: October 14-18 Library gives children, teens, second fried potatoes, fruit, sugar cookie. chance to read down fines Oct. 14-19 Albany FRI., OCT. 18: Black bean & rice Great River Regional Library (GRRL) kids feel welcome at their library and get MON., OCT. 14: Fried steak, whipped potatoes, gravy, Scandinavian vegetables, pudding.

TUE., OCT. 15:Pork roast, raisin gravy, parsley potatoes, sweet/sour cabbage, apples w/caramel sauce.

WED., OCT. 16: Special of the day.

THUR., OCT. 17: Chicken marinara, egg noodles, Italian lettuce salad, green/wax beans, sugar cookie.

FRI., OCT. 18: Breaded fish, rice pilaf, creamed peas, peaches, ice cream. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., OCT. 14: Taco salad, breadstick, pudding.

TUE., OCT. 15: Cashew chicken & broccoli, rice, mandarin almond salad, apples w/caramel sauce.

WED., OCT. 16: Special of the day.

THUR., OCT. 17: Sausage quiche,

burritos w/lettuce/tomato/onions/refried beans, ice cream. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

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MON., OCT. 14: Fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, ice cream.

TUE., OCT. 15: Chicken, potato wedge, corn, spice cake.

WED., OCT. 16: Tator tot hot dish, fruited jello, bread pudding.

THUR., OCT. 17: Polish on bun, tri-tators, 3-bean salad, bar.

FRI., OCT. 18: Meatloaf, baked potato, garden salad, pudding. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

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is giving teens and children a second chance to Read Down their fines and become active library users again.

The library held its initial Read Down Your Fines Week in June. The idea was for minor card holders age 16 and younger to pay off any fines by reading at the library.

For each 15 minutes of reading, $1 was waived from fines on their account for late return of materials. In the case of very young children with fines on their cards, parents could read down the child’s fines by reading to them in the library. A total of 173 cardholders took part.

Due to a generous response to the Read Down Your Fines fundraising appeal and the positive responses from patrons, a second Read Down Your Fines week has been scheduled as part of Teen Read Week October 14-19.

“Our goal remains the same, to make

them reading,” said Beth Ringsmuth Stolpman, library patron services specialist. The opportunity to read down fines will be offered at all 32 GRRL locations. Young people who want to take part should speak with library staff as local procedures may vary.

“We received a terrific response to our Read Down Your Fines fundraiser. It’s clear that the goal of getting young people back to the library and reading resonated with our supporters. We’re grateful, because their donations made it possible to offer Read Down again,” said Julie Henne, associate director of public relations.

GRRL provides library services at 32 public libraries in Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright Counties.

It provides Central Minnesota residents with nearly 1 million books, CDs and DVDs, 250 public computers, programming and information services.

SAMC hosts 11th annual Real Men Sing Prairie Point Quilters display their The Staples Area Men’s Chorus will host ny, and Staples Motley, SAMC, University of handiwork at Great River Arts Center the 11th annual Real Men Sing festival Octo- North Dakota, and Bemidji State University. ber 12, 2013 at Staples Motley High School in Staples, Minnesota.

High school men from Central Minnesota and beyond gather one day each year to learn new music, singing techniques and the opportunity to work under some of the very best choral directors in the state. In the evening, solo choruses and a massed chorus present a concert to the public. The concert will be at 7 p.m. in the Staple Motley High School Gym. At no charge to participating schools or students, the Staples Area Men’s Chorus books the facility, hires a guest conductor and a voice teacher, buys the music, and provides an evening meal.

The festivals have been a resounding success with both participants and audience members. Since 2003, Real Men Sing has engaged over 2700 young men in this unique learning experience.

Participating schools are not limited to bringing only their “best” students; but instead are encouraged to bring all of their male singers to the festival. Rehearsals and workshops are held during the morning and afternoon, prior to the concert.

The following schools/groups are registered for RMS: Little Falls, Osakis, New York Mills, Bertha-Hewitt, Alexandria, Browerville, Brainerd, Crosby Ironton, Pillager, Sebeka, Pine River Backus, Sauk Centre, Alba-

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At this point, there are 347 men registered for this year’s RMS festival. Also, there are approximately 70 boys registered for this year’s pilot of Real Men Sing Jr. Alexandria is sending 20 men from its newly formed men’s chorus. SAMC loaned music and offered support to the newly formed organization.

The Guest Conductor will be Joshua Bronfman who is Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the University of North Dakota, where he directs the UND Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Varsity Bards. He also teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in choral conducting, choral literature and choral methods. In addition to his duties at UND, he is the Artistic Director of the Grand Forks Master Chorale, a select chamber choir.

The Varsity Bards, who will be performing at the evening concert, are the oldest and most storied ensemble at the University of North Dakota. A feature in the state for more than 60 years, the Bards have performed all over the United States and the world.

For more information about Real Men Sing, as well as information about other events of the Staples Area Men’s Chorus, go to www. staplesmen.org or visit them on Facebook under “staples area men’s chorus.” Tickets are also available online at www.staplesmen.org, at Nelson Insurance Agency on 2nd Avenue in Staples, and at the door.

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such as: speakers, workshops, charity quilts, quilting retreats and bus trips.

Quilt Show Hours: Thurs.-Fri., Oct. 17-18, 11:00 am-6:00 pm and Sat, Oct. 19, 10:00 am2:00 pm. The Arts Center will be closed Sun.Tues., Oct. 20-22. The quilt exhibition continues: Wed.-Fri., Oct. 23-25, 11:00 am-6:00 pm and Sat, Oct 26, 10:00 am-2:00 pm.

Free parking is available near the Arts Center. Parking lots are located at 1st Avenue SE & Kidder Street (behind the Arts Center, on both sides of 1st Avenue SE) and 1st Avenue SE & 2nd Street SE (across from the Morrison County Government Center). There is also unmetered street parking.

The Prairie Point Quilters meet at 7:00 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls. Meeting agendas consist of speakers, demonstrations or trunk shows; quilting tips and news; show and tell; door prizes; and refreshments. Members come from Morrison County and surrounding communities. People who enjoy quilting or what to learn about quilting are welcome to join. For more information about the Prairie Point Quilters, visit the quilt show or call Kathy at 320232-9264.

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The Prairie Point Quilters invite the public to their 9th biennial quilt show. Thousands upon thousands of stitches are represented in this showcase of members quilted creations. It promises to be a spectacular display of color, pattern, texture and design. The quilt show will take place October 17-26 at the Great River Arts Center, 122 SE 1st Street, Little Falls. Admission is free. Visitors to the show will be able to vote for their favorite quilts to determine the winners of the Viewer’s Choice awards.

Prairie Point Quilters will demonstrate quilting techniques. Wednesday, Oct. 17: 1:15 pm at Norma Bjornson, Basics of Quilting; 2:15 pm at Sharon Moran, Grandmother’s Flower Garden; 3:15 pm at Mary Fuechtmann, Tessellation. Thursday, Oct. 18: 11:15 am at Judi Johnson, Folding Fun. Saturday, Oct. 19: 1:15 pm at Colleen Doucette, Double Diamond Ruler.

This year’s raffle quilt, “City Park,” will also be on display. This contemporary quilt was pieced by Judi Johnson, Audrey Terwey, Georgia Anderson from Little Falls and Christine Banick from Pierz. It was machine quilted by The Old Creamery Quilt Shop in Randall. Proceeds from the raffle quilt will be used to help fund the guild’s many programs and activities,

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DNR Question

By Jana Albers, DNR Forest Health Specialist Q: It appears to be that time of year for tree diseases to surface. Is there anything homeowners can do to protect their trees from diseases and possible mortality, regardless of tree species?

A: There are a number of things homeowners can do to help keep their trees healthy.

Since many areas of the state are experiencing drought, a good place to start is watering the trees. Lack of water predisposes droughtstressed trees to insects and pathogens that can attack. Wherever possible, homeowners should give their trees about one inch of water each week.

In addition to watering, organic mulch, two-to-three inches deep and spread out three to eight feet from the trunk, will guard against lawn mower injury and keep roots moist. Homeowners should also avoid using weed and feed fertilizer products, which contain herbicide.

While the product makes lawns look good, it does kill tree roots. Picking up and properly disposing of fallen leaves and tree branches can help prevent the spread of tree diseases now and next spring.

For more information go to DNR’s website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/treecare/index.html.

The Glaciers

Yellowstone Tourist: “Look at all those big rocks! Wherever did they come from?”

Yellowstone Guide: “The glaciers brought them down.”

Tourist (cluelessly): “But where are the glaciers?”

Guide (wearily): “The glaciers ... have gone back for more rocks.”

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UPSALA SALE: 107 Main St., Oct. 11, 12; 8 am. Furniture, fall décor.

GARAGE SALE: 108 Rhoda, Swanville, west of produce, Friday, Oct. 11: 9-4; Saturday, Oct. 12: 9-1.

LOST: SI back belt, last seen on the road next to the side walk in front of Sytek on 10/2/13. Call 320-360-9285.

NEEDED: Fabric, blankets, sheets, volunteers to tie and pin Mission Quilts for homeless shelters, food shelves, treatments centers. Call Cherie 320-3934164.

WANTED TO BUY: Good slaughter cows, also lumpjaw cattle, foundered steers, etc. (Pay with green.) Henry Kasper, 320-547-9913, cell 320-3609913.

11/28P WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber: White Oak, Red Oak, Basswood & Poplar. Minimum of 3 acres. For more info, contact Steve Baum Custom Logging & Firewood Sales, Burtrum, MN. 320815-1863.

SB-tfnB WANTED: Dead or fallen trees for firewood. Wanted to buy scrap metal, will pick up appliances free. Call 320-2968239.

10/10P WANTED: Bernina 140 sewing machine, good shape. Call 320-356-7371, Avon.

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WANTED: Wood water skis. Please call 320-763-6580, leave number if no answer.

FOR SALE: 2003 Polaris 700 Twin 4-wheeler, 492 miles, snow blade, windshield, excellent condition, $4,600. Call 612-597-2998, Grey Eagle.

FOR SALE: Bay window 80 in. by 49 in., $100; patio set 4 chairs, cushions, table, umbrella, $50. Call 320-285-2719.

10/10 FOR SALE: Dry Oak firewood, $150 cord. Call 320-746-2759.

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FOR SALE: Firewood, split, White Oak. Call 320-251-6195.

FOR SALE: 1994 Pontiac Grand Am, runs great, automatic, $900 or best offer.

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FOR SALE: Scooter Store Power Chair, 2 yrs. old, new battery, 5 mph, 12

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FOR SALE: Trampoline, full size, 12 foot bed. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: 2012 Keystone Fireside travel trailer, tandem axle, model 18 ex. cond., $10,000. Call 320-285-2051.

FOR SALE: 1985 Ford Ranger pickup, very little rust, runs good and looks good. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: 1983 Oldsmobile station wagon, good cond., 97,000 miles, custom cruiser wagon, one of the big ones.

Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Collector car, 40 year old Volvo 4 dr. sedan, great cond., little or no rust, all original. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Front struts and springs from Chrysler Town and Country, good cond. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: ‘50 John Deere, runs good.

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FOR SALE: Poodle puppies, variety of colors, exc. quality, darling, vac/vet checked. Call 612-730-9453.

FOR SALE: 1989 GMC 1-ton dually pickup, 350, 4-speed, 4x4, 6 new tires, repainted, $3,995. Call 320-732-2272.

FOR SALE: Firewood, cut, split, dry, also boiler wood, $100 cord. Call 320845-2043, leave message. tfn FOR SALE: Big square & round bales of hay. Call Josh, 320-761-0778. tfn

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Thank You

To All Local Area Pork Producers.

In honor of National Pork Month, here some fun facts: • Pigs have no sweat glands which is why they cool themselves in mud and water • A grown pig can drink up to 14 gallons of water a day • People around the world eat more pork than any other meat • Pork contains most nutrients that exist in poultry, with the addition of riboflavin, potassium and thiamine • The largest pig to date was a Poland-China hog, named “Big Bill”.

It weighed 2,552 pounds and it was 5 feet tall and 9 feet long.

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